~Lies~

This is a piece I wrote right after I got into a fight with my mother. I think this does represent a lot about me because technically, anything that is not fully the truth is a lie.

You ask me who I haven’t lied to And I couldn’t give you an answer. You say that by not revealing everything Or only saying the partial truth Is also lying, Thus I have lied to everyone.

When people ask me on occasion how I am, I respond with a “Fine” Even though I won’t be. When people sometimes ask me what is wrong, I reply with a “Nothing” Though that is rarely the case.

When I won’t say what’s on my mind, Even when I’m being yelled at to, So I am automatically lying. Though if I was to truly speak my mind, I would still be accused of lying. So I don’t say anything at all;

I would rather keep the truth a secret Than speak a be a liar.

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